Peace Day 2012

The Eugene Peace Team will observe the International Day of Peace Fridsy, Sept. 21, across Lane County. Preview videos will be shown from 2 to 3 pm Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Eugene Publc Library, followed by discussion. At 7 am Friday, Sept. 21, at the Hilton downtown will be the Interfaith Community Breakfast with Anita Weiss, Ph.D., speaking on "Understanding Women's Rights in Islam." Later that day from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm will be a "Hands Across Lane County" event in which schools, clubs, churches, etc. are invited to form circles and submit photos or videos to the Eugene City of Peace Facebook page or email davidhazen@boxbe.com A group will also be gathering at that time at the EWEB Plaza for group singing and a walk across the DeFazio footbridge to Altom Baker Park, site of the future Nobel Peace Park.